CONNECTIONS
Important:
Ensure the rear panel power switch is in the off position whenever changing
connections. Also ensure that the power amplifier is off.
1) Connect one or more source components to the Janus' inputs. Both balanced and
single-ended connections are provided for each input. A tape deck may be connected
to the tape input / output connectors. The tape output is unbuffered.
2) A turntable may be connected to the phono inputs. Never connect a high level source
component, such as a CD player or tuner, to the phono inputs. Damage may result.
3) Using either the single-ended (RCA) or balanced (XLR) outputs, connect the Janus to
your power amplifier. Use of balanced connections will yield 6dB more gain.
4) Connect the supplied IEC power cord to the back of the Janus and to an unswitched,
grounded AC outlet. Line conditioners may be used with the unit if desired. Ensure
the maximum power of the conditioner is not being exceeded.
Note: The line level input circuitry of the Janus accepts a maximum input voltage of 3.5v
rms single-ended or 7v rms balanced. This is well above the industry standard 2v rms
single-ended or 4v rms balanced. However, there are a few source components that
exceed this limit. If the offending source component has a volume or gain control, all
that is necessary is to reduce the gain or volume of the source component. In other cases,
it will be necessary to have the source component modified to be within industry standard
specifications. A clear indication that this limit is being exceeded is a raspy distortion or
compression of musical peaks.
OPERATION
STANDBY
AC power is applied to the unit by pressing on the left side of the power switch, when
viewed from the front of the unit. When Janus has power applied for the first time, it will
first display the installed software version on the LED display for two seconds, then
automatically enter the standby mode. While in standby, power is applied to all circuits
except the vacuum tube heaters. The high voltage supply is reduced to a level that is safe
for the vacuum tubes. All solid state circuitry in the Janus remains powered. Anytime
Janus is in standby, the standby light will be illuminated.
Pressing the standby button will take Janus out of standby. The standby light will blink
for 30 seconds, during which time the heater supplies will be energized and the high
voltage supply will rise to operational levels. After the warm-up period, the standby light
will extinguish and the input will be displayed, and the mute light will be illuminated
indicating the Janus is muted.
Place Janus in standby when not in use.
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